Grammar points

ほんで/ほいで

The standard conjunctive particle for connecting a reason and a consequence, それで, may become ほんで in Kansai-ben. In some regions, especially with older people, use ほいで instead.

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Example conversations

大家さんと / With the Landlord

Atsushi leaves his apartment for work in the morning and meets his landlord cleaning out front.

Characters: Mori Atsushi, The Landlord

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道を聞く / Asking Directions

Atsushi asks directions on the street for the Takashimaya department store in Namba.

Characters: Mori Atsushi, The Passerby

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電車で / On a Train

Atsushi is on a train and gives up his seat to an old man...

Characters: Mori Atsushi, The Old Man

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会社の昼休み / During Lunch

Junko is chatting with her coworkers, Noriko and Natsuko, during lunch.

Characters: Junko, Noriko, Sugimoto Natsuko

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居酒屋で / At an Izakaya

Junko and Noriko are drinking and chatting at an izakaya after work.

Characters: Junko, Noriko

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